Grete Jalk
Danish, 1920 - 2006
Grete Jalk (1920-2006) was a Danish furniture designer and architect who was an important figure in the Scandinavian design movement. Born in Copenhagen, Jalk studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, where she later taught. She began her career as an architect, but turned her focus to furniture design in the 1950s.
Jalk's furniture designs are characterized by their simplicity, functionality, and use of natural materials such as wood and leather. She designed several iconic pieces, including the "GJ Chair" and the "Boomerang Chair," both of which are still produced and sought after today.
Jalk was also an important advocate for women's rights in Denmark and was active in the women's liberation movement. She believed that good design should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their gender, and her work reflected this philosophy.
Jalk's contributions to design have made her an important figure in the history of Danish and Scandinavian design, and her designs continue to be celebrated and sought after today.
Jalk's furniture designs are characterized by their simplicity, functionality, and use of natural materials such as wood and leather. She designed several iconic pieces, including the "GJ Chair" and the "Boomerang Chair," both of which are still produced and sought after today.
Jalk was also an important advocate for women's rights in Denmark and was active in the women's liberation movement. She believed that good design should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their gender, and her work reflected this philosophy.
Jalk's contributions to design have made her an important figure in the history of Danish and Scandinavian design, and her designs continue to be celebrated and sought after today.
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Grete Jalk Armchair with Ottoman in Caviuna Wood & Beige Fabric, Rino Levi, 1960
H 29 in W 28 in D 31 in
$ 12,000
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Danish Modern Expandable Rosewood Bar Cart Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen
H 25 in D 17 in
$ 1,895
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Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Grete Jalk
H 32 in W 32 in D 30 in
$ 2,750
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Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Cocktail Bar Cart by Grete Jalk
H 25 in W 27 in D 17 in
$ 995
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Scandinavian Modern Teak Coffee Table Designed by Grete Jalk
H 18 in W 63 in D 23 in
$ 2,195
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Grete Jalk Lounge Chairs for France & Son Model 12
H 28 in W 31 in D 28 in
$ 7,500
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Grete Jalk Model-128 Teak & Boucle Lounge Chair for France & Søn
H 30 in W 31 in D 28 in
$ 3,250
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Grete Jalk for Glostrup Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table
H 17 in W 63 in D 23 in
$ 3,895
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Pair of Grete Jalk Model 118 armchairs in Teak for France & Daverkosen, 1950s
H 82 in W 73 in D 70 in
$ 5,555
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Grete Jalk Model-128 Cognac Leather & Teak 3-Seater Sofa for France & Søn
H 33 in W 75 in D 31 in
$ 4,895
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A Grete Jalk for Glostrup Danish mid century modern teak coffee table circa 1960
H 17 in W 63 in D 23 in
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Handsome Teak Grete Jalk 3 Seater Sofa for France and Son
H 29 in W 77 in D 28 in
$ 4,500
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Distinctive Scandinavian Modern Tall-Back Teak Armchair Designed by Grete Jalk
H 41 in W 31 in D 30 in
$ 2,195
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Outstanding Grete Jalk Teak Lounge Chair, Midcentury Danish Modern
H 30 in W 32 in D 30 in
$ 3,250
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Grete Jalk for France & Son Danish Teak Side Coffee Table with Brass Accents
H 19 in W 28 in D 28 in
$ 895
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Grete Jalk Style Mid Century Danish Teak Side End Tables - A Pair
H 19 in W 29 in D 17 in
$ 1,195
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